Combination paper holder and deodorizer



Sept. 1, 1959 N. c. NIELSEN 2,901,790

COMBINATION PAPER HOLDER AND DEODORIZER Filed Dec. 17, 1958 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 INVENTOR, NORMAN C. NIELSEN ORN Sept. 1, 1959 Filed Dec. 17, 1958 NL C. NIELSEN v 5 COMBINATION PAPER HOLDER AND DEODORIZER 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR. NORMAN C. NIELSEN G MMM ATTORNEYS United States Patent 1' \CQMBINA'IZIONEBA-BERYHOLDER-AND 1 .DEQDORIZER NormamCJNielsen;Cedan-Springa-Mith.

., App ication De ember 1795 eriaLNn- 1815827 1 'Claim. or. 21'108) This invention relates to paper holders for holding rolls of toilet paper, paper towelling" and itjheflike, and more particularly to-a type havipg a'.builti'n deodorizer. 3 :applieationis a continuationimpart ,of my copending application ."Serial No; 646;123,3fi1edjMarch 14', 1957, -now abandoned. V Varioustypes of paperrollfholders withrleodor'izing meanshave been developed. Howeveiyall of ,thesejholdr ers'utilize a stick of solid material with no control for the deodorizing means.

An object of ,thisinvention,istoiprovide ,a p-aper roll holder which is entirely new and 'novel and has means for controllin-g the amountof deodorization. Ot QI object of this invention isito provide ;a :paper IQ .016 capable ofcontainingaliquid deodorizer. i Still zanother .QbieQt .Qf .thisinvention iis to provide? a Patented Sept. 1;119751'9 ice 7 Referring to the drawings, :reference numeral :1 0 ..d notes a support member formed by an inverted cupshaped cylindrical disc. Asp-indie 20 extends upwardly from the center of the support member 10, which is approximately the same size and shape as the=roll ofetoilet paper shown in phantom. "I'hespindle 20* has a diameter slightlyless than-the-diameter of-the central opening in a roll 30. It has a length slightly longer. Abracket member 40 attaehed to one side' ll (Fig. 2) of the support member 10. 'This bracket member 10 -extends upwardly and has theopenings-41- for receiving screws that attach thebracket-tothe:side-of a-wall.

The support-member -10 is preferablyconstructed "of plastic. -However, it can'be constructed of anymate'fia'l such as stainless steel or plated metal *that is generally used in bathroomfixtures of this type. The shape of the support member 10 is not particularly important. -Pre'ferably the top-surface' fi flat =and srnooth perrriitting the roll of'paperzto turueasily-when thepape'r is unrollediromiit. "The spindle '20. can take many shapes and *forms 'and can he constructed of several materials. I prefer that {it lie-constructed of -;-p'lastic thatie bonded to 'the"*pla-stic support member "10. Spindle lfl' tas showri) is a tflbe secured to the surface 13 of-suppdrtmember'il't) so that'the spindle-'is-liquidleak proof. "Thespindle 10cm! paperroll v. -holder having .deodorizingemeans capable of being controlled.

'.A llrt cnn iect,ofthisinvention is;to.provide-.aipaper i ho d rhaving .Ineans .for ieasi'ly replenishing :the

deodorizer. V

Another object is to provide a holder'on which theroll of paper can'be easily-inserted and removed.

Other objects of my invention will become obvious upon reading the following specification in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein:

Fig. 1 is a side elevational, oblique view of my paper holder with the deodorizer means open.

Fig. 2 is a cross sectional, side elevational view of my holder with the deodorizer means in closed position.

Fig. 3 is a partial, side elevational view of my holder illustrating a modified spindle and deodorizer means.

Fig. 4 is an oblique, side elevational, view of another modification of my holder.

Fig. 5 is a side elevational view of a modified paper roll holder for paper towels.

Briefly this. invention is concerned with a paper roll holder having a support member with a fiat support surface on which the roll of paper rests. A spindle projects upwardly from the support surface through the opening in the roll of paper to hold the paper on the support. This spindle is hollow and capable of receiving a liquid deodorizing means.

In one form of this invention, the spindle itself is hollow and liquid leak proof for containing a deodorizing liquid. A cap is provided on the spindle and a wick attached to the cap extends into the liquid. Springs exerting a frictional force on the side of the spindle hold the wick in any desired position to deodorize the room. The cap 'when completely closed shuts. off any scent from the deodorizing liquid.

In another form of this invention, a deodorizing cartridge formed by a cylindrical container is provided. This cartridge either fits into a permanent spindle extending from the support or is secured directly to the support and serves as the spindle. When the deodorizing liquid in the cartridge is spent, the cartridge is removed, thrown away and then replaced by another.

take-theform of ;a-containerfhaving "an open end and'a bottom-which is-secured to the support member 10 'by an adhesive or, in the ease of -metal, l'ay' 'vvelding;or solderin I i lf-he-spindle '20-'has an open end -2l-capable'-'ofbeing closed day the plug 22; I prefer --to-'eo1 istru'ct 'thecap 22 of an inverted cup shaped rnember having a reeess -2 3-receiving a plug of material *24-Which secures wire 225 in the'cap. Plug 24 is preferably constructedhbf cork or'anyother'suitable material. The cap- 22 hasfa knob 26 =which' fac'ilitates inserting--and"withdrawing the cap from the end of the spindle.

It is important that the cap 22 fits very snugly into the end of the spindle 20 so that the cap when closed prevents scent of the deodorizer from passing out of the tube. To help prevent escape of the scent, I provide a flange 28 extending radially outwardly from the cap and resting on the top of the spindle (Fig. 2).

The wire 25 depends from cap 22. It is bent to properly support the absorbent Wick 27, #which is any suitable material conventionally used on wick type liquid deodorizers.

The brackets 40 can also take many forms and be constructed of several materials. I show it being constructed of a plastic molded in the form indicated. The bottom portion of the bracket 40 is secured to the flange 11 of support member 10 by an adhesive. It should be realized that several various types of brackets could be used to support the toilet holders.

Ope'ration The operation of this toilet paper holder is simple. The paper is easy to insert and easy to change. Manipulation of springs or other gadgets is not necessary to install the paper. The toilet roll is simply inserted over the spindle 20 and the roll is made to rest on the fiat surface 13. When paper is to be torn from the roll it is merely ripped by yanking downwardly on it. The paper is kept much neater because the roll doesnt tend to unravel. This type of holder also prevents unrolling by children.

The spindle 20 is easily filled with deodorizing liquid and then the wick 27 is inserted in the spindle 20 and the cap 22 closed. Normally this cap is kept closed until deodorization is required. Then the cap is pulled slightly upwardly and the spring 25 holds the cap open. If more 3 deodorization is required, the cap 22 is pulled up further. If less is required, it is pushed downwardly. When no deodorization is required, the cap is inserted into the end of the spindle completely shutting ofi? deodorization. This device not only deodorizes the ambient air in the room but also scents the toilet paper.

Modifications structed of an inexpensive material that can be discarded.

Thus when the deodorizing liquid is used up the entire cartridge '50 is unscrewed from the spindle and thrown away. The cartridge is then replaced by another.

Fig. 4 shows another modification in which a cartridge is used. This cartridge 60 serves as the spindle itself. It is secured to the support member 10a by any suitable means. I disclose a bayonet type joint which includes the pins 61 extending radially outwardly from the cartridge 60. The pins 61 fit into the slots 62 on the sides of the cup 63 located centrally of the support member 10a. The pins 61 are received at the bottom of cup 63 by the horizontal slots 64 which securely fasten the cartridge to the support member. It should be obvious that this modification of Fig. 4 has the same advantages as Fig. 3, that is, the cartridge can be completely discarded and replaced with another.

Fig. shows a holder similar to that of Fig. 1 but of a different size for holding paper towel rolls. This paper holder includes the elongated spindle 20a, which has a slightly less diameter than the central opening in the paper towel roll 30a which is supported on the surface 13a of the support member a. The spindle a is hollow and receives the wick 27a supported by the wire a and cork 24a which is located in the recess 23a of 4 the plug 22a. A knob is also provided. All of these elements function in exactly the same way as described above in relation to Figs. 1 and 2.

It should be evident from the above description that my invention is entirely novel and produces a holder that permits easier changing of the roll of paper. It also produces a holder capable of containing a liquid deodorizer, the effect of which is controllable by the position of cap 22.

Having described my invention it should be obvious that although I have shown preferred forms and embodiments, other modifications are possible within the broadest aspect of this invention. These modifications should be considered covered by this invention unless the appended claim by its language expressly states otherwise.

I claim:

A holder for a roll of paper, said holder comprising: a base having a generally horizontal surface adapted to underlie and support the roll of paper; a vertical spindle extending upwardly from said base at substantially the center thereof; said spindle being hollow and defining a reservoir for a liquid therein open at its upper end; a removable cap closing said upper end of said reservoir; a wick secured to said cap and received within said reservoir, said cap and wick being vertically movable for regulating the area of said wick exposed to the ambient atmosphere and thereby the rate of evaporation of said liquid.

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